Gender may become accidental Venezuela election issue

The gender parity ruling, though questionably timed, may revive debates and the interest of a weary electorate

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Russia's FSB will benefit from instability

Russia's powerful Federal Security Service will benefit from instability and Kremlin's growing paranoia.

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Denmark's post-election line-up means both pro- and anti-government policy alliances could span left and right

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Rising polling numbers could make Grace Poe a kingmaker in 2016's presidential election

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The opposition coalition has collapsed, while Malaysian politics faces broader problems

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While corruption investigations shine a spotlight on Martinelli and his associates, Varela may be playing a risky game

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Rising disenchantment with the political class has prompted Tunisians to return to the streets en masse

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The former prime minister plans to run for president, but will struggle to muster a credible campaign

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The president's strategy is to leave supporters in key posts, rather than to seek a lesser office herself post-December

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Despite Bouterse's comfortable win, the weaker economy will raise corruption and social spending concerns

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